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Dutchie
I personally love(d) to hear what other people use in the preparing of foods we need to have after the surgery.
So, what are the most useful things for you?
I still use a lot of those actually.
For me they are, in no particular order:
1. Blender.
I use it to make my smoothies, my oatmeal flour or other homemade flours, prepare batter etc.
I used it a lot during my liquid period, after the clear liquid period.
2. Kitchen scales.
I can't work without it.
I still weigh my portions from time to time, to make sure my "eyeball" portion is not getting bigger and bigger (which it does... my eyes are still bigger than my stomach)
3. Measuring cups.
Still use them foor cooking and also for measuring my portions.
4. Small airtight containers.
These are great for meal prep purposes, but also to take food with you to work or on the road.
I also portion my food, put it in one of those containers and pop it in the freezer.
I used to have a lot of those plastic, disposable, 1-ounce and 2-ounce containers with a lid, they were perfect portion sizes for the first couple of months.
5. My insulated little stainless steel bowl.
It holds one complete meal (I think it holds 200 ml) and it keeps it warm, so I am not eating cold food by the time I am finished.
I love that little thing!
I hate eating of a baby plate for the rest of my life, I am not a baby...
6. My bariatric utensils.
Same thing, I don't want to eat with children's cutlery.
I bought a very cute set of utensils, especially for bariatric patients.
Now I am sure my bites are not too big.
Learned the hard way that too big a bite is no fun, and you think you would learn from that, but no... I am pityfull...
7. Ziplock bags in all sizes.
Same as the plastic containers, I use it to freeze meals and save leftovers.
8. Heavy duty aluminium foil.
I use that to make little "compartments" in a larger oven pan, to make a couple of individual bakes without having to buy separate forms. I also do the same with muffin tins, I use those to make little tuna bakes or other bakes, not just muffins or egg bites.
9. a Timer.
I don't use that very often anymore, but I did use it for warnings to drink or eat. I also used it to time my meals, as I almost always eat way too fast... same as with the bites, I am not very smart it seems. So I still use it from time to time to check how long I am doing with my meal. And sure enough, it's always too fast...
10. My Fitness Pal app.
Not necessarily in the kitchen, but I couldn't do without it.
The first two years I also wrote everything down in a journal, but I don't do that anymore. I still use those notes to see what and how much I was eating to help other people with their questions.
I use MFP every day and log every bite I take. It keeps me on track. I also still weigh myself every morning, I seem to need that, it puts my mind at ease.
So, that was it for me.
What items are or were most helpful to you?
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